American Career Institute

About American Career Institute

The schools that are part of the American Career Institute (ACI) family offer high-quality education to a diverse population of students in a variety of career-oriented disciplines. The three schools that serve these students are located throughout Maryland and offer certificate programs in the areas of Information Technology, Digital Media and Healthcare.

ACI is an industry leader whose purpose is to improve the lives of students by providing world-class career education programs and services that assist them in reaching their career potential.

Providing people with the most direct path to an education for the most in-demand career fields – that's the sole purpose for which American Career Institute was established.

American Career Institute delivers high-quality, job-based training programs. Their trusted certificate programs can help you acquire the job skills and abilities employers desire.

The instructors at American Career Institute come from a variety of occupations. All are accomplished professionals in their fields. They meet the needs of many learning styles using a proven adult learning methodology.

American Career Institute also integrates an online student support system into your curriculum. Their Elite Student Support System is available 24/7. Its online practice modules can help you expand your knowledge. Skill assessment tools can show you where to concentrate your studies. An online library containing more than 1,200 reference books is also included.

The medical and IT fields are experiencing shortages* of well-trained personnel, making now the time to become a medical or IT professional. To prepare for one of these in-demand careers, you need specialized training from a reputable school.

American Career Institute is the reputable school you’ve been searching for. They are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.

American Career Institute offers career education that provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities today's employers seek. Their START NOW career programs allow you to begin your education almost immediately. In just a few months, you could complete your career program!

American Career Institute has a variety of programs centered on rewarding career fields. Whether you're looking for Maryland computer training or healthcare training, they can help you find a field you will love.

Accreditation and Licensure

American Career Institute has been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) since September 1994. The mission of the Maryland Higher Education Commission is to ensure that the people of Maryland have access to a high-quality, diverse, adequately funded, effectively managed and capably led system of postsecondary education.

American Career Institute has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) since April 2003. The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, located in Washington, D.C., was founded in 1974 for the purpose of improving continuing education and training and has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a “reliable authority” as to the quality of education and training provided by the institutions it accredits. In 1998, ACCET became the only recognized accrediting agency to be certified as an ISO 9001-Quality Management System under the international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization, and continues to hold that unique status.